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BBC Women"s Football Weekly

BBC Radio 5 Live

Whether you"re a lifelong Lionesses fan or just getting into the women"s game, BBC Women"s Football Weekly brings you closer to the action with new episodes every week.Ben Haines teams up with England"s record goalscorer Ellen White and former Scotland international Jen Beattie to unpack the biggest talking points from the Women"s Super League and beyond - covering match previews, standout performances, and all the drama on and off the pitch. BBC Women"s Football Weekly also features exclusive

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58:51

Extra: At home with Fran Kirby

BBC Women"s Football Weekly ·

2025/11/13

Fran Kirby welcomes BBC Sport presenter Liam Loftus to her home for a BBQ to discuss life off the pitch, her amazing football career and she reflects on the ‘terrifying’ heart condition that changed her life.Live commentary of Spurs v Arsenal on 5 Live Sport on Sunday 16th November, kick off is at 14:30.

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39:21

VAR debate, Manchester City go top & Liverpool denied...

BBC Women"s Football Weekly ·

2025/11/11

Ben Haines, Ellen White and Jen Beattie chat Arsenal Chelsea controversy and should the WSL get VAR? Manchester City have gone top of the table ahead of the derby at the weekend with the team talking the mentality shift for City to find a way to win. Jen and Ellen talk Freya Godfrey’s performance for London City Lionesses as they beat high flying Spurs. At the other end of the table West Ham and Liverpool both got their first points of the season but both conceded late in extra time. Timecodes:

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42:58

Earps, Agyemang & World Cup qualifying draw

BBC Women"s Football Weekly ·

2025/11/04

Ben Haines, Ellen White and Jen Beattie discuss the fallout around former England goalkeeper Mary Earps' book as extracts have already been released. Ellen talks about life as a Lionesses and the relationships between players and managers and what that’s like in elite football. Jen shares how it felt being dropped to the bench at Arsenal and how she responded to the disappointment. Huge match in the WSL this weekend as Arsenal need to keep the pressure on unbeaten Chelsea. The team talk ACLs with

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69:42

Exclusive: Mary Earps on life in the spotlight,...

BBC Women"s Football Weekly ·

2025/11/03

Mary Earps is speaking for the first time since extracts of her book were released over the first weekend of November before the full autobiography comes out on the 6th. Emma Sanders sat down with Mary and spoke about the immediate reaction and how she's felt since those extracts were published. Mary opens up about her relationship with Sarina Wiegman after announcing her retirement before the Euros and opens up about life off the pitch, being in a same sex relationship and the process of freezing

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37:57

Weir's homecoming, winless Wales and Bronze gets a...

BBC Women"s Football Weekly ·

2025/10/28

Order is restored with Ben Haines back in the presenter seat alongside Ellen White and Jen Beattie to review the October international break! The trio review the first two friendlies of England's homecoming series against Brazil and Australia after we saw Maya Le Tissier start at both full-back and centre-back and chat how to get the best out of Alessia Russo and Aggie Beever-Jones up front. Plus, it wouldn't be a Women's Football Weekly podcast without a mention of Lucy Bronze, we hear from the

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35:27

Extra: Reliving the Euros and building for the future...

BBC Women"s Football Weekly ·

2025/10/23

The Lionesses are back in action for the first time since retaining their European Championship title out in Switzerland and Ben Haines is at St. George's Park to catch up with a special trio. Lucy Bronze, England's Player of the Year for 2024/25, joins Ben to reminisce on the summer and look ahead to their upcoming friendlies against Brazil and Australia. Aggie Beever-Jones, England Women’s Top Goalscorer for 2024/25, talks to Ben about her Euros memories and her brilliant start to the WSL season,

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33:59

Jess Fishlock's Wales legacy & Kirsty Howat on...

BBC Women"s Football Weekly ·

2025/10/21

It’s an Ellen White and Jen Beattie takeover as they interview Wales legend and most capped player Jess Fishlock after she announced her international retirement. Jess talks about her decision to retire, her legacy with Wales, scoring at the Euros and what next for her as she continues her club football in Seattle. Scotland and Crystal Palace forward Kirsty Howat drops by the pod ahead of their friendlies against Morocco and Switzerland. Kirsty talks her recent move to Palace and how she is finding

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38:45

England squad & Millie Bright's Lionesses legacy

BBC Women"s Football Weekly ·

2025/10/14

Ben Haines, Ellen White and Jen Beattie discuss the retirement of Millie Bright from international football and the latest England squad announcement. Sarina Wiegman has named her latest Lionesses squad for their upcoming friendlies against Brazil and Australia, which includes first senior call ups for Arsenal duo Katie Reid and Taylor Hinds and Aston Villa midfielder Lucia Kendall. Ellen shares her memories of former teammate Millie Bright and what she brought on and off the pitch. In the WSL West

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24:00

Extra: Martin Ho on Tottenham's season so far

BBC Women"s Football Weekly ·

2025/10/10

Ben Haines sits down with the Tottenham Hotspur head coach Martin Ho to catch up on how the season has gone so far as his side sit third in the WSL. Martin talks about his Champions League experience with SK Brann, building a community around a team and his ambitions with Spurs this season, plus the impact new signing Cathinka Tandberg has made.5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries:Sun 12th Oct 1430, WSL, Arsenal v Brighton & Hove Albion Sun 12 Oct 1645, WSL, Liverpool v Manchester City on Sports

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47:32

Extra: Champions League, Arsenal ‘blip’ and Esme Morgan

BBC Women"s Football Weekly ·

2025/10/08

Katie Smith, Ellen White, Rachel Corsie and Esme Morgan talk through the first week of action in Champions League. Mixed fortunes for the English sides, with Arsenal starting their title defence with a loss to eight-time champions Lyon, Chelsea drawing to Twente and Manchester United narrowly beating Valerenga. Elsewhere, there were big wins for Barcelona and Real Madrid! Plus, the panel hear from Millie Bright and talk through next week’s Lionesses squad announcement ahead of friendlies against

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39:38

Chloe Kelly cele & United end Chelsea's winning run

BBC Women"s Football Weekly ·

2025/10/07

Ben Haines, Ellen White and Jen Beattie talk all the big headlines from the WSL weekend including Chloe Kelly and her celebration after scoring against her old club! Manchester City still came away with the bragging rights though as Arsenal slip into fifth as they head into the Champions League phase. The team chat rivalries and how it is good for the game, Kerstin Casparij with another player of the match performance and are Manchester United genuine title contenders? Plus it’s another hard result

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12:14

Extra: Kerstin Casparij on insta captions & how...

BBC Women"s Football Weekly ·

2025/10/02

Manchester City's Kerstin Casparij talks to Ben Haines about how Manchester is now her home, the Euros and her famous instagram captions! Plus why she wears such small shin pads!

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38:49

Arsenal drop points & Aggie Beever-Jones shines

BBC Women"s Football Weekly ·

2025/09/30

Ben Haines, Ellen White and Jen Beattie discuss if Arsenal fans need to be worried after the Gunners dropped more points at the weekend drawing to Aston Villa. Jen and Ellen talk about how Renee Slegers is using her substitutes and why connections are so important to see out and win games. The team give player of the match again Kerstin Casparij kudos after another brilliant performance against London City Lionesses. Plus the quality of Bunny Shaw winning and then scoring two penalties and her

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21:17

Extra: Ballon d'Or debate & Champions League draw

BBC Women"s Football Weekly ·

2025/09/25

Ben Haines, Ellen White & Jen Beattie discuss the Ballon d'Or winners with Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati making history by becoming the first player to win the women's award three times.The team also chat the Champions League draw which involves: Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United.BBC Sounds/5 Sports Extra commentaries:Sun 1200 Liverpool v Manchester United

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55:53

Remembering Matt Beard

BBC Women"s Football Weekly ·

2025/09/23

Ben Haines, Ellen White and Jen Beattie remember the former Liverpool manager Matt Beard who has died at the age of 47. Natasha Dowie who played under Beard with Liverpool, Charlton Athletic and Boston Breakers tells us about ‘Beardy’ and her experiences with him which started at the age of 17 when she joined Charlton Athletic. Tash followed Matt to Boston Breakers and Liverpool where she finished her career and talks to us about how she always wanted to make him proud. Senior Women’s football

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19:12

Extra: Lucy Bronze on the Euros, recognising...

BBC Women"s Football Weekly ·

2025/09/21

After playing a starring role in Switzerland, Chelsea and England defender Lucy Bronze catches up with Ben Haines for a special edition of the podcast.Lucy gives us an injury update after winning her second European Championship title with the Lionesses, all while playing with a fractured tibia, and she discusses receiving a record-equalling fifth nomination for the Ballon d’Or Féminin.Ben and Lucy also chat resilience, becoming more comfortable with the media and what her dream day off looks like

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18:02

Extra: Alessia Russo and Steph Catley on silverware,...

BBC Women"s Football Weekly ·

2025/09/18

Ahead of the 2025 Ballon d'Or ceremony on Monday 22nd September, Emma Sanders, BBC Sport's Women’s football news reporter, sits down with two of Arsenal's nominees for the main prize.England striker Alessia Russo discusses another unforgettable summer with the Lionesses, fan expectation of more silverware after success in the Women's Champions League last season and her desire to develop as a striker. Australian defender Steph Catley talks about her summer break, making the Emirates their fortress

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37:20

Manchester United sit top, Spurs impress & Liverpool...

BBC Women"s Football Weekly ·

2025/09/16

Ben Haines, England women’s record goal scorer Ellen White and former Scotland and Arsenal defender Jen Beattie chat Manchester United as they sit top of the WSL. Ellen and Jen talk the Grace Clinton and Jess Park switch and how Jess has settled at United. Plus Champions League qualifying as Marc Skinner looks to overturn the 1-0 deficit against Brann on Thursday in the second leg. Ellen talks us through Cathinka Tandberg’s brilliant goal for Spurs as they sit fourth after their win against Everton

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33:58

Extra: Michele Kang & aiming for the top with London...

BBC Women"s Football Weekly ·

2025/09/15

Emma Sanders sat down with London City Lionesses owner and businesswoman Michele Kang to talk all things WSL, ambitions for the club and multi club ownership. Michele has made waves in women's football, building success at US-based Washington Spirit and French giants Lyon and now her presence known at the newly promoted London club.WSL Commentary of Manchester United v Arsenal on Sunday 21st September (14:50 kick-off) on Sports Extra 3

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44:39

Extra: Inside London City Lionesses!

BBC Women"s Football Weekly ·

2025/09/11

Ben Haines is at Cobdown Park, the home London City Lionesses, as they look ahead to their first season in the WSL as the league's only side to not have an affiliated men's team.Ben sits down with Nikita Parris, Danielle van de Donk, Kosovare Asllani, Jocelyn Prêcheur and Jana Fernández. Jana opens up about the emotions of leaving Barcelona and her admiration for the WSL, Jocelyn talks his relationship with owner Michelle Kang and her ambitions for the club, Danielle and Nikita tell Ben all about

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